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All Forum Posts by: Alison Nowotarski

Alison Nowotarski has started 2 posts and replied 14 times.

Post: What is the best approach to deal with my debt?

Alison NowotarskiPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

We are in almost an identical situation. Only out of college a few years, with student loans, car loan, credit card debt, and two mortgages. I have thought about selling the rental for the exact reason you mentioned, but for the exact reasons you mentioned we decided to keep it since it cashflows well. All this to say I completely understand where you are at. We are aggressively trying to eliminate every debt we have besides mortgage at the moment so that we can start getting aggressive with real estate in the next two years. Step one is to stop the bleeding. Before you buy anything ask yourself if that purchase will directly help you pay off your debt (for instance I just bought a part for my coffee maker to avoid me justifying buying coffee out) My husband and I have set a goal of no eating out besides one date night per month (cheaply, to keep the relationship alive) until the end of 2019. Step two everyone has already said is lower every monthly payment you can and snowball by focusing on the debt you hate the most-usually start with credit cards. Step three is make any extra money you can. It doesn't always have to be conventional either, uber, airbnb a spare room, build shelving, tutor, offer any service you have any skill at. If you can have that kind of discipline for two years you will be out of financial jail. Good luck I hope we both meet our goals! 

PS I would also recommend listing the cars for sale at what you owe on them- if you were (no offense we've all been there) stupid enough to buy them for more than what their worth someone else might be as well. Good luck!

Post: East TN REI December Meetup

Alison NowotarskiPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

So sad we missed this! We will definitely be at the next one!

Post: Knoxville Real Estate Investing Social

Alison NowotarskiPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Absolutely welcome. We meet for about an hour and talk about what we are doing and mingle to expand our network. 

Post: Knoxville Real Estate Investing Social

Alison NowotarskiPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Great! Just let me know so I can reserve seats!

Post: Knoxville Real Estate Investing Meetup - Networking Social

Alison NowotarskiPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Our next meetup has been posted for July 28! Hope to see you all there!

Post: Knoxville Real Estate Investing Social

Alison NowotarskiPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Investors and Real estate enthusiasts welcome to our monthly meetup where we mingle and discuss our experiences and goals. Please message me if there is anything in particular you all would like to learn about! Can’t wait to see you all there!

Post: Knoxville Buy & Hold Investors

Alison NowotarskiPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Hey Derek send me what your looking at. Would love to go over the numbers or potentially look into this.

Post: Knoxville Real Estate Investing Meetup - Networking Social

Alison NowotarskiPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Thanks so much to everyone who came out tonight we had a wonderful turn out! Please let me know what you would like to get out of the next meeting and if you have any suggestions. 

Post: Knoxville Real Estate Investing Meetup - Networking Social

Alison NowotarskiPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

Todays the day and we can’t wait to meet you all! There is free parking across the street, and we are parked at the long table as soon as you walk inside. There is also a food truck and two lucky attendees will be getting a free beer! See y’all soon.

Post: Hungry Knoxville, TN buyers agent wanted

Alison NowotarskiPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 5

My husband is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker in Farragut. We are both constantly on the lookout for deals. I can message you his info if you like, he is also on bigger pockets his name is Jack Nowotarski.